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The military, yesterday, dismissed leader of Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau’s video which purported that the group has not been crushed.
Defence Spokesman, Brigadier General Rabe Abubakar dismissed as laughable, the video which the group denied claims by the military that it has been crushed.
He said it was nothing but an attempt to deceive the public and create the impression that what does not exist is in place.
Speaking to Daily Sun,  Abubakar advised Nigerians to ignore  the video and insisted it was laughable.
He stressed that the Sambisa Forest where the sect held fort has been completely taken over by the military.
“On what ground would the so-called Shekau speak? We have total control of Sambisa.
Abubakar also insisted the military has overpowered the sect, but seized the weapons used by the sect  at Sambisa to wage the battle.
According to him, the military is not thinking about an “unfounded video,” but  focused on the pro-insurgency project.
Meanwhile, Niger Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello has urged the people to be vigilant and wary of fleeing Boko Haram members who might want to seek refuge in the state.
He said “the capture of Sambisa poses a serious challenge to other states because they have no other hiding place other than to spread all over the country and regrettably mix with and disguise as good people. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Jibrin Baba Ndace, Bello urged the citizens to be  watchful and not to harbor unknown strangers stressing that security is a collective responsibility of everyone.


“We are aware of reports that some of these fleeing miscreants have been arrested in some states therefore, it is our collective duty as citizens to keep our eyes open and report any suspicious character within our midst,” he said.
Thereafter, Acting Director of Army/Public Relations, Brigadier General Sani Kukasheka Usman also said the purported video by Shekau was mere propaganda.
Col. Usman said the army was not perturbed by the video and urged the public to disregard it.
“The attention of the Nigerian Army has been drawn to a video clip released by Boko Haram from an undisclosed location a while ago, showing its purported leader, making spurious claims.
“While efforts are on going to subject the video to further forensic analysis, the Nigerian Army wishes to reiterate that it has captured and occupied the last known stronghold of the terrorists group in Sambisa forest.
“We will like to reassure the public that, this video is nothing but mere terrorists propaganda aimed at creating fear in the minds of people and, to remain relevant.
“Therefore, there is no cause for alarm, more so, as concerted efforts in clearing the vestiges of Boko Haram wherever they might be hiding is still ongoing.
“Our gallant troops deployed in various parts of the north east have continued to intensify search for all persons associated with Boko Haram terrorist group with a view to bring them to justice.
“Consequently, the public are, hereby, enjoined to go about their normal, lawful business, remain vigilant and be security conscious.
“They should also report any suspicious person or group of persons to security agencies.”
Earlier, Shekau made a surprise appearance in a video, yesterday, according to the Agence France La Presse (AFP), where he bragged that his group have “not been flushed out of anywhere.”

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